ACUPUNCTURE

The Chinese have been using acupuncture for over 2000 years. Through all this time they have put together a complete system for understanding the working of the body and mind. They see the vital energy (Qi—pronounced chee) of the body running mainly in channels called meridians. They found that they could manipulate that energy (Qi) at certain points along those meridians using various tools, including needles and the heat from burning herbs such as moxibustion (mugwort). They found they could strengthen weak Qi and expel any excess Qi or toxins that have accumulated in the meridians. Acupuncture can also clear blockages of Qi or other vital substances in the body, as well as regulate the function of the internal organs by stimulating the points on the channels connected to them. In this way acupuncture can stimulate the body’s natural healing responses, increase resistance to disease, and restore the vitality of the body and mind.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture recognizes that many times aches, pains, and other discomforts are only symptoms of a deeper, underlying health problem. Therefore, a comprehensive diagnosis is compiled which takes into account the individual’s body, mind, and spirit, rather than simply categorizing them into a disease. The basis of acupuncture is to build the body’s own immune system so that disease will not penetrate the body. Prevention is the best medicine. Acupuncture has been found useful in treating the following chronic and acute conditions:

Pain—back and neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatic pain, pinched nerves, sports injuries, frozen shoulder, slipped disc, arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, muscle strains, etc.
Stress—hypertension, depression, anxiety, insomnia, tiredness, weakness, weak immune function, irritability etc.
Women—PMS, painful and irregular periods, infertility, menopause, post-partum care, morning sickness, urinary problems, etc.
Men—prostate problems, impotence, urinary problems, etc.
Digestive—constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, etc.
Internal—heart and circulation problems, stroke, diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, chronic bronchitis, auto-immune diseases, hearing loss, eye problems, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, etc.
Allergies—hay fever, sinusitis, etc.
Addictions—smoking, alcohol, food, etc. Acute conditions—common cold, cough, sinus infection, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, toothache, mastitis, etc.
Other—If there is a specific condition that is not listed here, please feel free to ask us about it.

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE

The use of herbs is the main form of treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For over thousands of years, Chinese doctors have perfected a comprehensive system for diagnosing health problems and treating them using a complex formula of herbs, selected from a possible 500 or more herbs, each of which has it’s own function, and also different functions when used in combination with other herbs. A typical herbal formula will usually contain up to 15 herbs. Herbs are given as pills, powders, or raw herbs to be cooked into a tea and drank. Prior to developing an herbal formula, a Chinese diagnosis is first obtained using the pulses, tongue, palpation and symptoms to determine the exact herbal combination for you.

Like acupuncture, these herbs balance the systems of the body and mind, regulating the functioning of the internal organs, clearing blockages in the flow of Qi and other vital substances. They also strengthen any deficiencies and expel any excessive factors. They treat the body and mind as a whole, going to the root of the problem as well as relieving the symptoms. They stimulate the body’s own healing process and bring about a deep re-balancing of the system so as to carry out a long term cure and increase the body’s resistance to further problems in the future.
Almost any condition can benefit from taking Chinese herbs and a very wide range of conditions can be treated with high effectiveness, including:

Skin - eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc.
Pain - arthritis, back and neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, fractures, post surgical, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Women - PMS, painful and irregular periods, infertility, menopause, post-partum, urinary problems, etc.
Men - prostrate problems, impotence, urinary problems, etc.
Digestive - constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel problems, etc.
Internal - heart and circulation problems, stroke, diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, chronic bronchitis, auto-immune diseases, hearing loss, eye problems, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, etc.
Allergies - hay fever, sinusitis, etc.
Addictions - smoking, alcohol, food, etc. Acute conditions - common cold, cough, sinus infection, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, etc.
Childhood diseases - colic, allergies, asthma, diarrhea, constipation, chronic ear infections, chronic sinus infections, insomnia, etc.
Other—If there is a specific condition that is not listed here, please feel free to ask us about it.

When properly given, and taken by the patient, Chinese Herbal Medicine is extremely safe. In addition to my extensive herbal studies and training, I have also been trained in herbal interactions and precautions with Western medicines. I use only high quality dried herbs imported directly from China and manufactured by companies that meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. I use no herbal medicines that contain heavy metals, endangered species, or “other” unknown ingredients.

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MOXIBUSTION

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SHONISHIN

Pediatric Treatment
Shonishin is a Japanese acupuncture system used for infants and children, from one month to often 10 years of age. Shonishin is a non-invasive, non-needle and painless procedure. Shonishin involves tapping and brushing along the meridians and applying light pressure to acupuncture points. Shonishin is practical, cost-effective and produces spectacular results in many common childhood diseases. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the treatment of their children, both in practice and for follow through at home. Diet and lifestyle recommendations are chosen for the child’s condition to assist in their healing, often decreasing the number of treatments needed. Shonishin can be used for health maintenance and support, or for the treatment of the following childhood disorders:

• Acute ear infection, Asthma, Allergies, Bed Wetting, Chronic diarrhea or loose stools, Chronic ear problems, Chronic sinusitis, Chronic urinary problems, Colds & flu, Colic/constipation, Eczema, Fever, Foggy thinking, easily distracted,, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, Irritability, Seizure disorders, Teething

And much more…please ask for specific conditions that may not be listed here.

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